Officer Involved Shooting of Santa Maria Murder Suspect NRF061-17

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing
investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview
witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze
forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

On August 21, 2017, Santa Maria Police Department began a murder
investigation which resulted in Konstantin Morozov being identified
as a suspect. Santa Maria investigators believed Morozov had fled
with his 9-year-old son and an AMBER Alert was issued by the
California Highway Patrol (CHP). The Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI) became involved and on August 22, 2017, LAPD
was alerted that Morozov was believed to be at a location in the
5500 block of North Lindley Avenue in Encino. Detectives from a FBI
Fugitive Task Force, which is comprised of LAPD detectives and FBI
agents, went to the location in Encino to look for Morozov and to
locate his son. Around 6:45 p.m., Morozov exited a residence and
was confronted by the members of the task force; at which time
there was one LAPD detective involved in a shooting. Morozov was
struck and transported to a local hospital where he died as a
result of the gunshot wounds.

A loaded firearm was found at the scene of the shooting and was
booked as evidence. Until ballistic examinations are completed on
the firearm detectives will not know if it was the one used in the
murder in Santa Maria.

The 9-year-old son of Morozov, the subject of the AMBER Alert, was
found and physically unharmed. He is in the protective care of the
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and they will
determine the most appropriate placement for him.

No officers were injured as a result of this incident.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. The District Attorney's Office and the Office of the
Inspector General had representatives at scene.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners to determine whether the use
of deadly force complied with LAPD's policies and procedures.
Additionally, representatives from the Los Angeles County District
Attorney's Office who responded to the scene will review the
subsequent FID investigation; evidence collected and witness
statements to determine if the force used by the officers(s) was
reasonable.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
•During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
•During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
•Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
•Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web
Tips.